SKU:2080B001

High Definition Camcorder

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Introducing the latest in Canon's XL Series, the Canon XL H1S HD camcorder. It has all the features that have made the XL Series a favorite of independent filmmakers, corporate and event shooters, in addition to broadcast and news markets. To complement these features, the Canon XL H1S has added an even higher level of customization options and capabilities which will make it an even more useful creative partner for the demanding professional.

Industry-standard connections and terminals along with a wider range of image control settings and options are combined with the new Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Zoom Lens III with Professional L Series Fluorite. To back up that superb lens are three 1/3" Native 16:9 CCD with 1.67M Pixels (delivering a full 1440 x 1080) and Canon's exclusive DIGIC DV II HD Image Processor. The XL H1S is the compelling choice for anyone seeking to produce the best in high definition video.

HD-SDI/SD-SDI Out, Genlock In, Timecode In & Out, and Other Terminals

For the professional videographer, the XL H1S gives you the capabilities you need - no matter what the job, no matter what the facilities. Multi-camera shoots are no problem using Genlock synchronization or SMPTE Time Code input and output. Also provided are uncompressed HD-SDI and SD-SDI output. The XL H1S has industry-standard terminals to bring together all these capabilities, and lets you quickly and conveniently make the connection you need.

• Industry-Standard Connection Terminals (BNC Style)
  HD-SDI & SD-SDI Output with embedded audio and time code
• HD-SDI
  Video Standard: SMPTE 292M
  Embedded Audio Standard: SMPTE 299M
  Time code Standard: SMPTE RP 188 (LTC)
• SD-SDI
  Video Standard: SMPTE 259M
  Embedded Audio Standard: SMPTE 272M
  Time code Standard: SMPTE RP 188 (LTC)
  
  The HD-SDI Output provides 1.485 Gbps signal at 1920x1080 resolution with 4:2:2 color sampling and embedded audio and time code.
• SMPTE Time Code Input & Output Terminals
• Genlock Input (HD or SD reference signal synchronization in Genlock HD mode)
• 6-Pin IEEE 1394 terminal, providing a more rugged connection when using external devices
• Component Video Out
• LANC Terminal
• Flash Accessory Shoe, supporting Canon EX Series Speedlites

HD Resolution with
Selectable Frame Rates

The XL H1S delivers 1080i HD resolution, along with selectable frame rates of 60i, 30F and 24F. For high-speed subjects 30 Frame delivers spectacular clarity, 24 Frame gives the look and motion of film.

New DIGIC DV II HD Image Processor

The latest generation of Canon's exclusive DIGIC DV signal processing technology, the DIGIC DV II HD Image Processor delivers the optimal image quality possible for both HD video and still images. The different color requirements of video and still images are recognized by the DIGIC DV II HD Image Processor and maximized for each type of output.

New Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Zoom Lens III with Professional L Series Fluorite and Image Stabilizer

The new Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Zoom Lens III with Professional L Series Fluorite is the latest in a long and distinguished line of industry-leading lenses from Canon. It has been specifically designed for demanding producers of High Definition video who require the ultimate in optical quality. This lens brings features which give the XL H1S user unprecedented control over zoom, focus and iris settings, delivering an even higher level of creative expression.

Three Native 16:9 Image Sensors

Building on the superior image quality of the industry-leading XL Series, the XL H1S is built around a 3 CCD system with separate native 16:9 CCDs for red, green and blue. With the XL H1S, each 1/3" CCD has 1.67M pixels delivering a full 1440 x 1080 image. The result is outstanding picture quality, highly accurate color reproduction and a wide dynamic range with virtually no color noise.

Image Sensor Specs:

Size 1/3", approx. 1.67 megapixels per CCD, CCD x3 (charge-coupled device) with horizontal pixel shift.
Effective pixels: HD approx. 1.56 megapixels, SD/4:3 approx. 1.17 megapixels, SD/16:9 approx. 1.56 megapixels

Audio System

The audio features of the XL H1S are designed to further enhance the flexibility and level of customization you expect from a Canon XL Series camcorder.

• Two Built-in XLR terminals providing +48V Phantom power
• 3.5 mm Microphone terminal
• 3.5 mm Headphone terminal, with reinforced metal base
• Separate sensitivity settings for each XLR input channel (Line/Mic)
• Simultaneous use of the built-in microphone and XLR input
• Two-step switching for line output level
• Higher sensitivity for XLR line input
• XLR/microphone sensitivity selection range, +12dB/+6dB/0dB/-6dB/-12dB
• Audio Limiter (On/Off)
• Choice of setting in automatic level control for both XLR channels for link or non-link (independent) of channels
• when both are set to microphone or line
• 1 kHz Reference Tone (-12dB, -18dB, -20dB)
• LR/LL/RR/monaural selectable for monitor output

Audio Recording System:

• HDV: 2-channel recording MPEG1 Audio Layer II: (bit rate 384 kbps);
• DV: 2-channel recording PCM digital recording: 16 bits (48 kHz), 12 bits (32 kHz, 12 bits selectable)

Complete Customization

One of the hallmarks of the XL Series has been the vast range of adjustments, control functions and features to customize the camcorder to fit the user's exact needs. This is Complete Customization, which brings a higher level of tuning to help you realize your creative objectives with greater precision than ever before. New, wider ranges of adjustments can be found in Color Gain, Color Matrixes, Menu Display Adjustments, Custom Operation Functions, Preset File Sharing, Push AE, Iris Control, wider White Balance Color Temperature Range, Color Correction and Noise Reduction, to name just a few.

Additional Functions

Monitoring

In order to provide a high level of information to the XL H1S user, Canon has added new monitoring features to the comprehensive list available in the XL H1. All together, they can significantly enhance the user's control over the video footage they create.

• 2.4" Widescreen combination EVF/LCD Monitor (215,000 Pixels)
• Adjustable brightness, contrast, color and sharpness as well as Black & White mode
• Comfortable shooting for any operator: Viewfinder is adjustable from front to back and side to side
• Aspect guides for industry-standard picture formats (4:3, 13:9, 14:9, 1.66:1, 1.75:1, 1.85:1, 2.35:1)
• Horizontal, Center and Grid Markers
• Remaining capacity displayed when using Focus Enhancements HDD
• Zebra pattern (70% -100%, selectable in 5% increments)
• Focusing Aides Peaking (adjustable gain and frequency) Magnifying, which can be recorded; Magnifying function is allocated to Photo button for easy access
• External monitor output, through the B/W viewfinder terminal to the component terminal of a larger monitor for manual focus confirmation.
• Multi-language support (9 languages)
• Custom Preset name display
• SDI bitmap display
• ALL display
• f/stop gray display
• Histogram & EXIF display